Until a few decades ago, scholars believed that young children know very little, if anything, about what others are thinking.

Issues around children learning to read are rarely out of the news. Which is hardly surprising

In our study done in Kenya, we set out to look at whether adolescents get information about sex from television programmes.

Many couples have a special song – “our song” – that reminds them of a significant event or time in their relationship, like when they first met, their wedding or when they were separated by war.

All animals have a culture and a language associated with that culture. Whether the language contains words or some other vocalization, all of these cultures will include body language. For example, horses are limited in vocabulary to a series of soft snickerings...

Teachers routinely inform students that if they are being bullied at school they should seek help from a trusted adult, such as a teacher or school counselor.

This Greek tale is concerned with one of the great mysteries of the family: Where do our gifts and talents come from? It suggests that the misuse of inherited gifts can end in disaster, and that it is up to us to use our talents to serve rather than control life. 

Much is said about today’s children not getting enough sleep, a problem blamed on lax bedtimes, and excessive evening computer and mobile phone use.

Given the lack of quality sex and relationship education in British schools, and that sexual and reproductive health has traditionally been seen as the domain of females

Online dating is an increasingly popular way for people to find love, but that also makes it an attractive target for those with less than romantic intentions.

There is a common perception that children are more likely to read if it is on a device such as an iPad or Kindles.

Even happy couples can be pretty clueless about the ploys each partner uses to avoid dealing with their feelings, new research suggests.

In 2002, I began traveling the entire length of the U.S.-Mexico border on both sides. From Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, the border measures almost 2,000 miles.

The more time a young adult spends using social media, the more likely they are to feel socially isolated, say researchers.

The shadow shows us the parts that are buried deep within, occupy our subconscious mind, and often emerge unexpectedly, in destructive ways. The saboteur archetype can cause you to sabotage opportunities, resist healthy and enriching relationships...

Watching television for more than a couple of hours a day is linked to lower school readiness skills in kindergartners, particularly among children from low-income families.

For all we hear about an escalation in mental health problems in adolescence, there is no persuasive evidence that the internet is to blame.

For most of us, the word oneness is gibberish. Perhaps it’s a concept with a nice ring, but it refers to nothing real in our experience. If we look closely, we see that we are different from every person we know in all respects.

The natural order of the classroom has always been for pupils to sit. Whether this involves, talking, discussing, working in groups, or listening to the teacher, most of the time this is all done from the comfort of a chair.

Avoiding Trump supporters only increases our already dangerous polarization. Here’s how to really listen and find compassion.

A friend of mine recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, but within months she was at the end of her tether with sleep deprivation.

Teacher ratings of parental involvement early in a child’s academic career can accurately predict the child’s academic and social success, new research shows.

To get someone’s support, you need more than just facts. The most effective method is aligning communication about your cause with the most deeply-held values and aspirations of your friends, relatives, neighbors, and fellow citizens.